Adcortyl in Orabase is for the treatment of common mouth ulcers
Ingredients
The product contains triamcinolone acetonide 0.1%w/w, which belongs to a group of medicines called steroids which are used to reduce inflammation. This active ingredient is contained in a paste which will stick to the wet surfaces of the mouth and form a protective film over your mouth ulcer.
The orabase paste contains gelatin, liquid paraffin, pectin, polyethylene resin and sodium carboxymethylcellulose.
The product is supplied in 5g tubes.
Directions
Remove the cap and pierce the nozzle end of tube with spike in the top of the cap. Dry the mouth ulcer and smear a small amount of paste on to it using a clean, dry finger. Do not rub in.
Use Adcortyl in Orabase for Mouth Ulcers after meals, as it will stay in contact with your mouth for longer. Do not eat or drink immediately after applying Adcortyl in Orabase for Mouth Ulcers.
Use just enough to thinly cover your mouth ulcers. It is best to use the product at bedtime. However, if required, it can also be applied a further two to three times during the day. Do not apply more than four times in 24 hours.